There is a reason why Lionel Messi is considered one of the best soccer players of his generation.
The Argentinian soccer star has played in six World Cups and helped lead his team to the ****** le when they won the entire tournament in 2022. Over the years, he has reached several milestones during the global competition, including becoming the first player to win the World Cup Golden Ball twice.
The captain returned to the World Cup in June 2026, and although it’s still underway, he’s already made history. After scoring his record-breaking World Cup goal and setting a new bar for scorers, his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, celebrated the milestone in an Instagram post.
“What a privilege to see you make history again and again,” Roccuzzo wrote. “I love you lionelmessi!!!”
Here’s a look back at every World Cup Lionel Messi has played in.
The Argentinian soccer star has played in six World Cups and helped lead his team to the ****** le when they won the entire tournament in 2022. Over the years, he has reached several milestones during the global competition, including becoming the first player to win the World Cup Golden Ball twice.
The captain returned to the World Cup in June 2026, and although it’s still underway, he’s already made history. After scoring his record-breaking World Cup goal and setting a new bar for scorers, his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, celebrated the milestone in an Instagram post.
“What a privilege to see you make history again and again,” Roccuzzo wrote. “I love you lionelmessi!!!”
Here’s a look back at every World Cup Lionel Messi has played in.
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